2 Injured After Train Hits Car In Gloucester County

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CLAYTON, N.J. (CBS) – Two people were seriously injured after their car was struck by a train in Gloucester County early Friday morning.

The incident happened at about 9 a.m. at the Clayton-Gloucester County grade crossing at Broad and Chestnut Streets in Clayton, New Jersey.

According to investigators, a mother was driving in the car, reportedly a Toyota Camry, with her child when their vehicle was struck by a freight train on the tracks. It appears the car was trying to cross the train tracks.

The 28-year-old mother and her baby were both taken to Cooper University Hospital with serious injuries.

There is no immediate word if the crossing had malfunctioning gates or crossing lights.